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- catalog abstract ""Objects for Use: Handmade by Design pays tribute to a geographically and culturally diverse group of American craftspeople who combine function and beauty in the creation of unique handmade objects. Published on the occasion of a groundbreaking exhibition at the American Craft Museum, this panoramic survey of contemporary craft showcases the accomplished work currently being done in individual workshops and small studios all over the country." "The book's two essays by Paul J. Smith and Akiko Busch, focus on the role of craft and design in contemporary life. To illustrate the range of creativity and practice in studio workshops today, individual profile's of twenty-five artists reflect on their work and offer illuminating glimpses into their lifestyles. Shorter biographies of the nearly two hundred craftspeople represented in the book are also included."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12355341.
- catalog contributor b12355342.
- catalog contributor b12355343.
- catalog created "2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2001.".
- catalog description ""Objects for Use: Handmade by Design pays tribute to a geographically and culturally diverse group of American craftspeople who combine function and beauty in the creation of unique handmade objects. Published on the occasion of a groundbreaking exhibition at the American Craft Museum, this panoramic survey of contemporary craft showcases the accomplished work currently being done in individual workshops and small studios all over the country." "The book's two essays by Paul J. Smith and Akiko Busch, focus on the role of craft and design in contemporary life. To illustrate the range of creativity and practice in studio workshops today, individual profile's of twenty-five artists reflect on their work and offer illuminating glimpses into their lifestyles. Shorter biographies of the nearly two hundred craftspeople represented in the book are also included."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes index.".
- catalog description "Perspectives on craft and design / Akiko Busch -- Handmade by design / Paul J. Smith -- Studio profiles / Paul J. Smith -- Objects for food and dining: tools for preparing food, dinnerware, beverage ware, flatware, and serving pieces, accessories -- Objects of interior space: seating, tables, storage and shelves, screens, beds, desks and desk accesories, containers, lighting, floor coverings, fireplace tools, hardware, cleaning tools -- Objects for sports, music, and play: sports and outdoor gear, musical instruments, games and toys -- Biographies.".
- catalog extent "336 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Objects for use.".
- catalog identifier "0810906112".
- catalog isFormatOf "Objects for use.".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "2001.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : H.N. Abrams in association with the American Craft Museum,".
- catalog relation "Objects for use.".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog subject "745/.0973/0747471 21".
- catalog subject "Decorative arts United States Exhibitions.".
- catalog subject "Decorative arts United States History 20th century Exhibitions.".
- catalog subject "Handicraft United States Exhibitions.".
- catalog subject "Handicraft United States History 20th century Exhibitions.".
- catalog subject "NK808 .O25 2001".
- catalog tableOfContents "Perspectives on craft and design / Akiko Busch -- Handmade by design / Paul J. Smith -- Studio profiles / Paul J. Smith -- Objects for food and dining: tools for preparing food, dinnerware, beverage ware, flatware, and serving pieces, accessories -- Objects of interior space: seating, tables, storage and shelves, screens, beds, desks and desk accesories, containers, lighting, floor coverings, fireplace tools, hardware, cleaning tools -- Objects for sports, music, and play: sports and outdoor gear, musical instruments, games and toys -- Biographies.".
- catalog title "Objects for use : handmade by design / Paul J. Smith, general editor ; essays by Paul J. Smith and Akiko Busch.".
- catalog type "Exhibition catalogs. fast".
- catalog type "text".